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Senegal's Sall Facing Heavy Pressure To End Political Crisis

Senegalese President Macky Sall held a cabinet meeting on Wednesday facing international and national calls to re-schedule a postponed presidential election and resolve the grave political crisis.

International Business Times · Feb 14, 2024

‘She’s the mother of African dance’: the Senegal sensation who shook the world

She was the only black student in her Paris school, constantly criticised for her ‘big butt and flat feet’. But she went on to win awards worldwide, including the Venice Golden Lion. As Germaine Acogny finally hits Britain, the dancer relives her path to the top

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024

Lupita Nyong'o Explores the Unique Culture of Dakar, Senegal

Discover Lupita Nyong'o's captivating photo as she highlights Dakar's distinctive features and the warm hospitality of its people. Explore the unique cultu...

Senegal Bans Protest As US Urges President To Hold Election

Senegalese authorities banned a planned opposition march on Tuesday as the United States joined growing international calls for President Macky Sall to hold an election for a successor.

International Business Times · Feb 13, 2024

From Tourism To Energy, Senegal Economy Braces For Fallout

Senegal's hotels have seen a wave of cancellations since political unrest hit the West African country and many foreign companies are nervous about the deadly troubles.

International Business Times · Feb 13, 2024

Io Capitano gaining popularity in African cinemas, promotes dialogue on migration

Discover Matteo Garrone's Oscar-nominated immigration epic, Io Capitano, as it gains traction in African cinemas and embarks on a Cinemovel tour in Senegal.

ECOWAS chair Tinubu to meet Senegal’s Sall over postponed elections

Sall’s decision to push back the February 25 presidential vote has plunged Senegal into a constitutional crisis.

Al Jazeera · Feb 12, 2024

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Death Of Teenager Takes Senegal Protest Toll To Three

A 16-year-old died following clashes in Senegal's Ziguinchor, the third fatality in unrest after President Macky Sall postponed this month's election, a hospital source and a local politician said Sunday.

International Business Times · Feb 11, 2024

W.Africa Bloc Urges 'Reconciliation' With Coup-hit States

West Africa's regional bloc called for "reconciliation" with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger on Friday after emergency talks on the coup-hit countries' withdrawal from the group.

International Business Times · Feb 9, 2024

Protesters and security forces clash in Senegal over election delay

Parliament voted to push the polls back to December after President Macky Sall announced a postponement last week.

Al Jazeera · Feb 9, 2024

‘Democracy has been thrown out the window’: paranoia stalks the streets of Dakar after ‘constitutional coup’

Tensions are high in Senegal amid a security crackdown as President Macky Sall postpones elections until December

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2024

New Report Measures Attempts to Impose, and Evade, Internet Repression

Interest in virtual private networks provides insights into a global battle over digital freedom.

Reason · Feb 9, 2024

Senegalese Urged To Turn Out To Oppose Presidential Election Delay

Senegalese were urged on Friday to turn out and show their opposition to a last-minute delay of presidential polls, in a test of the balance of power between President Macky Sall and opponents.

International Business Times · Feb 9, 2024

Civil society urge nationwide strike, protest in Senegal after vote delay

The call for mass mobilisation comes as a major political upheaval continues in the usually stable West African nation.

Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024

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Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024

Senegal elections: Why has President Macky Sall postponed voting?

Senegal’s reputation as the only coup-free West African democracy hangs in the balance.

Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024

ECOWAS holds emergency session over Senegal crisis and member exits

Political drama in four member states has led to questions about the broader role of the almost 50-year-old bloc.

International Business Times · Feb 8, 2024

Senegal President Seeks Calm After Election-delay Outcry

Senegal opposition groups tried to mobilise Thursday after President Macky Sall sought to quell widespread public outcry at the delay to this month's presidential election, which has also drawn international condemnation.

International Business Times · Feb 8, 2024

Troubled West African States Test Fractured Regional Bloc

West African foreign ministers hold emergency talks on Thursday confronted by a major political crisis in Senegal and weakened by disputes with military rulers in three coup-hit countries.

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International Business Times · Feb 7, 2024

US Says Vote Delaying Senegal Presidential Poll Not 'Legitimate'

The vote to delay Senegal's presidential election until December "cannot be considered legitimate", the US state department said, after the move plunged the normally stable West African nation into its worst crisis in decades.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 7, 2024

Senegal's opposition denounces 'constitutional coup' after election postponement

Senegal's opposition Tuesday denounced a "constitutional coup" after parliament voted to delay the presidential election by 10 months, plunging the country into its worst crisis in decades.

International Business Times · Feb 6, 2024

Senegal Plunged Into Crisis As Opposition Blasts 'Democratic Bankruptcy'

The Senegalese opposition on Tuesday denounced a "constitutional coup" after parliament voted to delay the presidential election by 10 months, plunging the normally stable country into its worst crisis in decades.

Al Jazeera · Feb 6, 2024

‘We are at crossroads’: Tension builds in Senegal amid election delay

As the parliamentary debate continues over election delay, concerns are mounting among common Senegalese people.

Senegal Parliament Delays Presidential Election, Opposition Blocked from Voting

Senegal's parliament decides to postpone the presidential election to December amidst controversy over opposition lawmakers being prevented from voting.

WEKU · Feb 6, 2024

Senegal's parliament delays presidential election until December

Opposition lawmakers were forcefully removed from the chambers as they debated President Macky Sall's decision to delay the election. Authorities blocked mobile internet access amid growing protests.

TechRadar · Feb 5, 2024

VPN usage soars in Senegal as authorities restrict internet—again

Proton VPN confirms a 350% increase in VPN sign-ups. Here's what's happening right now and what's at stake for Senegal's citizens.

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